Throughout my time on Verde, I have visited dozens of small businesses around Palo Alto with the goal of increasing ad sales. Visiting a large array of businesses has improved my public speaking skills and has enabled me to become more comfortable in professional environments. I have been able to sell an ad with Bell's Books, a local bookstore in downtown Palo Alto, with other ads in the works. I learned over time which types of businesses are most susceptible to buying an ad from Verde. Unsurprisingly, many of these locations have already purchased an ad in the past. Ultimately, selling ads has not only been a financial success for Verde but has boosted my self confidence.